History

Communities@Work, like the suburbs of Tuggeranong, emerged from the drawing boards in the 1970s with young families moving into the valley. A need for childcare, after school care and other related services emerged almost immediately.

1977

How it all began

Tuggeranong Family Action formed to meet the child care needs of the Tuggeranong Valley. Tuggeranong Community Service also formed to provide community services for the elderly, transport for the disadvantaged, referrals and advocacy.

1983

Aligning community services

Tuggeranong Family Action and Tuggeranong Community Service merged under the name of Tuggeranong Community Service

1992

Tuggeranong suburbs grow

Tuggeranong Community Centre opened on the shores of Lake Tuggeranong as a dedicated base for the Tuggeranong Community Service.

2002

Serving more communities

Tuggeranong Community Service changed its name to Communities@Work Incorporated and merged with Weston Creek Community Service.

2003

Communities@Work leading role

Communities@Work plays a leading role in the government-appointed Bushfire Recovery Taskforce and continues to solidify its children services leadership position.

2007

Not-for-profit company limited

Corporate governance and operational views resulted in Communities@Work becoming a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.

2011

Amalgamation with Galilee Inc.

Communities@Work amalgamates with Galilee Inc and improves integration and service efficiency.

2013

Reach across the ACT

Communities@Work merges with Gungahlin Regional Community Service, broadening its reach across the ACT.

2016

Key provider of community services

Communities@Work is one of the largest community service organisations in the ACT, employing over 700 people, harnessing the passionate commitment of over 300 volunteers and providing services to more than 20,000 clients annually.

Central Office

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, and recognise their continuing connection to our community. Communities@Work pays respect to them, their culture and to their elders past and present.